Serving 545 students in grades 9-12, Western Wayne High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Wayne High School's student population of 545 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Wayne High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Wayne High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Wayne High School's ranking?
Western Wayne High School is ranked #738 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Western Wayne High School often compared to?
Western Wayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honesdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Wayne High School?
The graduation rate of Western Wayne High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Western Wayne High School?
545 students attend Western Wayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Western Wayne High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Wayne High School?
Western Wayne High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Wayne High School offer ?
Western Wayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Western Wayne High School part of?
Western Wayne High School is part of Western Wayne School District.
School Reviews
5 9/27/2010
*Western Wayne HS is a small school, which proudly offers a variety of courses to help students enhance their academic needs.
*The teachers at Western Wayne care about their students and work hard to help students gain important skills for their adult lives.
*Music, art, sports, and drama are important parts of the curriculum.
*Students in Western Wayne's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)have excelled, winning regional, state, and national recognition.
*A comprehensive high school, WW offers programs which are similar to those in technical schools. Students can choose business, wood shop, metal shop, graphics, auto shop, commercial cooking, or textile courses.
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